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Environmental management

Our environmental measures on board

In our shipping operations, we take environmental considerations into account through a wide range of technical, structural and operational measures. These include, amongst other things, adjustments to reduce resource consumption and technical solutions to minimise air emissions. These measures are continuously reviewed and further developed.

Memberships and organisations we support

  • Hapag-Lloyd Cruises has been a member of the International Association of Antarctic Tour Operators (IAATO) for decades. The international association of Antarctic tour operators is committed to respectful treatment of Antarctic nature. IAATO has set detailed standards for the protection of the environment and the safety of guests and crew. As a member, we pledge to comply with these as well as the binding Code of Conduct for Tour Operators and Guests.

  • We are also a member of the  Association of Arctic Expedition Cruise Operators (AECO). Founded in 2003, the association promotes responsible, environmentally friendly and safe tourism in the Arctic region and sets high standards to achieve these goals. Among other things, AECO draws up guidelines for dealing with the Arctic flora and fauna, which apply to both the operators and their guests. Another focus is on guidelines for respectful treatment of the local population, taking into account their social and cultural characteristics.

  • Hapag-Lloyd Cruises is also a member of the Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA). This globally active association represents 14 cruise operators in Germany alone and promotes networking and dialogue both within and outside the industry – for example with ports, politicians, suppliers and NGOs. Central topics include current environmental issues as well as ways to reduce the environmental impact of cruising.

  • The UK Antarctic Heritage Trust has set itself the goal of preserving, enhancing and promoting British Antarctic heritage. A sustainable nature protection programme is an important part of this.

  • The sea rescuers of the German Maritime Search and Rescue Service are on call around the clock in the North and Baltic seas with a fleet of 60 sea rescue cruisers and lifeboats.

  • The South Georgia Heritage Trust supports efforts to preserve the native flora and fauna on South Georgia and in the surrounding waters.

Our code of conduct for suppliers

Hapag-Lloyd Cruises is committed to complying with applicable laws, conventions and internal codes of conduct. This is underpinned by internal policies and procedures that guide the company’s business activities.

The company supports the protection of human rights and develops processes to address environmental and social requirements within its sphere of influence.

The TUI Cruises Code of Conduct for Suppliers, which applies to Hapag-Lloyd Cruises, sets out minimum requirements for suppliers, their employees, subcontractors, agents and subsidiaries. These requirements are communicated, taken into account and verified through audits as part of the supplier management process.

Calculate the COâ‚‚ emissions of your cruise

Calculate the estimated COâ‚‚ emissions of your cruise resulting from fuel consumption. Based on the result, you can make a voluntary contribution to help finance climate protection projects by myclimate Deutschland.

Calculation of COâ‚‚ emissions based on the estimated fuel consumption for your booked journey
Basis of calculation
Example: ins2533
Thank you very much for your contribution and your interest in making a climate protection contribution for your journey.
Travel number
Cabin/suite type
Number of occupancy
Number of guests making a climate contribution
CO2 in KG
CO2 in EUR
Travel days

Please call us on +49 40 3070 3070 and provide our Service Centre with the values calculated above. This enables us to assign an appropriate climate protection contribution based on the calculated COâ‚‚ emissions of your sea passage.Â